Brando

Brando is a surname of Italian origin and, in some cases, a masculine given name. It is most widely known today because of Marlon Brando (1924–2004), an American actor whose innovative approach to performance helped reshape modern cinema.

Brando’s film career spanned five decades. He earned Academy Award nominations and wins for his roles in On the Waterfront (1954), for which he won Best Actor, and The Godfather (1972), for which he received a second Best Actor Oscar. His earlier work included a prominent stage and screen adaptation of A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) and the outlaw-figure The Wild One (1953). Brando became a leading figure in the method acting movement in Hollywood and was noted for his intense, naturalistic style, which influenced generations of actors.

The name Brando is primarily associated with the male given name or surname and has appeared in other cultural contexts, including characters or fictional works, reflecting the enduring prominence of Marlon Brando and the strong, memorable sound of the name.